Are you sure the oil pressure is lower than spec? I had a cvh 1900 previously, and the oil pressure came on when the car was idling in traffic for an extended time, however I found out it had been fitted with a 30psi sender. Exchange to the standard part and the light didn't come on. Have you checked with a second gauge? ----- Original Message ----- From: paul (rcracer) To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 8:38 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] CVH pre/post 86 changes
I got the quantum running great with the dcnf's I got from Robert (thanks again) & decided that I would be changing the camshaft as the one fitted is a bit of a unknown. As I already posted my quantum is fitted with a ivor Searle recon engine (it was fitted when I got it). Its always been a little iffy when it came to oil pressure and it always has been very low at idle when hot. It started flashing the pressure light on the dash and the gauge was showing very little at idle so I changed the oil/filter. No improvement. Decided that something must be done before its too late. I've had the sump/oil pump removed (by my mate) and the oil pump is a little scored but not bad. The big end bearings are also passable. Took the main bearings out and they are the type with the oil groove in both halves. My local engineering firm has told me they are the pre 86 type as the post 86 engines had a plain bearing in the main bearing caps. As my engine has 87 cast into the block could this be the cause of the engines poor oil pressure? Anyone any ideas? Thanks Paul ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.12.11/2089 - Release Date: 30/04/2009 17:53 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
